Privacy Counsel (relocate to Europe)

Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewAt Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform — which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands-on approach of an operator.For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.ResponsibilitiesPartner with cross-functional teams—including Product, Engineering, and Security—to provide strategic privacy advice, embed privacy-by-design principles, and translate regulatory requirements into practical technical solutions.Identify privacy risks and opportunities proactively—helping to shape privacy-compliant tools, features, and workflows early in the development process and promoting continuous improvement in data protection practices.Manage all privacy-related legal work—including drafting and reviewing data processing agreements (DPAs), privacy policies, legitimate interest assessments (LIAs), and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)—to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.Conduct internal and external privacy audits and oversee relationships with external privacy consultants and legal advisors, coordinating inputs across business functions and ensuring alignment on key decisions.Monitor evolving privacy regulations, case law, and best practices, and communicate relevant insights internally to ensure ongoing compliance and strategic alignment.What we look forReasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter.Drive. You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar.Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You’re always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.An exceptional opportunity for growth. We hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them in roles where they can thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. If you have what it takes, you’ll contribute to major projects petitive pay and access to equity in the company. Salary ranges are provided for different regions, with potential equity participation. Relocation tax considerations may apply.All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, learning and training support, comprehensive health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and annual retreats. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best mitment & contractPermanent or fixed-term. Full-time.LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.The selection processIf you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. They’re challenging and may take several hours to complete. If you’re successful with those, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews.We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may stay open for months or be reposted several times.We encourage candidates to apply based on potential rather than a perfect CV fit, and we consider for employment any applicant and provide reasonable accommodations for an individual with disabilities—just let us know through this form.Equal opportunityBending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to inclusive hiring and provide accommodations as needed. If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.Before you apply, please note: this role is demanding and requires a strong commitment. We may ask you to ramp up quickly from the Milan office to help you absorb our culture and collaborate with your teammates. Travel and relocation support are provided as needed. After onboarding, you may work from Milan, London, or remotely from approved countries, depending on offer terms.If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.Job detailsSeniority level: AssociateEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24